When the Labeling Theory and the Conflict Theory of Deviance

question 56

Multiple Choice

When the labeling theory and the conflict theory of deviance are linked, they could explain

• A) why youth cultures create their own types of styles, such as tattoos and piercings.
• B) how deviance actually contributes to stability within society.
• C) why members of oppressed groups are more likely to be incarcerated or institutionalized.
• D) how deviance is defined.

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Definitions:

Chess and Thomas

Researchers known for their work on temperament, particularly identifying three basic types of temperament in infants: easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up.

Wear-and-tear Theory

A theory of aging that suggests that the body, like any machine, gradually wears out due to use over time.

Activity Theory

A theory that suggests older adults remain more satisfied and cognitively engaged when they maintain involvement with social and productive activities.

Adolescents

Refers to individuals in the developmental stage spanning the transition from childhood to adulthood, typically between the ages of 10 and 19, characterized by physical, emotional, and social changes.